FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

A smooth powder coat would be cool

To buy the copper version or notā€¦.

The copper SST20 is now up.

FW3C copper SST20 verison available to order now

FW3A Nichia 219c also available to order

Awesome. Thanks, Neal. Do you expect a TiCu version in the near future?

About to purchase copper version and get distracted by a discount on local marketplace here (Timex camper 50% off) :person_facepalming:

sure

it is in plan

Are the SST20 FA3 bin for the copper version too?

Also, are all led options for the copper body the same price, unlike the aluminum body where 219c and SST20 are ~$5 cheaper?

In addition to these questions, what version of AndĆŗril is the copper version running? Iā€™ve got one in my basket but Iā€™d like to know if I also need to get one of those clips for flashing drivers with.

Is there a discount code for the copper edition? I might buy one but then again being copper it will see no use probably lol.

Yeah, still hoping for bare aluminum at some point, with no bead blasting.

Titanium should be nice too, but itā€™s so much heavierā€¦

Nah...I'd rather go with "Miss Piggy" pink :-D

Nichia has the best CRI, but how does it compare in heat, lumens and throw, vs Cree and SST? Iā€™m assuming the hottest with the least lumens and throw?

I still canā€™t decide which version to buy (after the 3D of course), between these and the 1A or 7A.

The nichia is listed here in this chart, but itā€™s missing the sst20.
Emitter comparison
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Oh maaanā€¦was about to pay for the copper sst20 but now Iā€™ll wait for the sst20 in titanium version.

I might buy the copper as wellā€¦sooo attempting! :person_facepalming:

I still havenā€™t seen the 219C and SST-20 used in this light, so Iā€™m not sure what they look like in person.

However, the SST-20 should be more throwy, while the 219C is more floody. It looked like the original 219C batch also had a very nice rosy tint, so I hope the future batches will too. In theory, I think I would like SST-20 more because it does not need as much power to illuminate to the same hotspot intensityā€¦ but I would really have to see it in person to be able to decide.

Mostly Iā€™m using a lightly modded one instead, with 219B. Itā€™s really hard to beat.

Mine FW3A HI 7A arrived today. Very nice light, annoying click.
Next step put LH351D 4000K 90CRI in it.
Mike

Thanks TK and Jason. I forgot that the Nichia was in the original comparison. I guess I just have to decide whether I want WW or CW.
I already do love this light in NW.

Has anyone figured out how to make the clip work better? It keeps slipping off my pocket. I tried the clip from my Convoy S2+ around the groove at the top, which at least makes it deep carry, but it also grabs pretty loosely. I think the problem is due to the taper.

Sorry if this is an ignorant question, but if I squeeze the bend in the clip tighter (so that it grabs harder), do I risk breaking it? Iā€™d really like to order another but only if I can make them stay clipped on.

Thanks,

Steel is usually able to be bent slightly without any issues. Not sure how that black finish will hold up when you try it though